Oktoberfest: Germany vs. United States
Oktoberfest is an annual German tradition that aims to celebrate their culture. There are so many factors that go into…
Chile, Canada, the U.S.— How a Family Created Unique Cross-Cultural Celebrations
Chile, Canada, the U.S. — I have lived significant portions of my life in these countries. As an Adult Third…
OF TRADITION, FOOD AND CULTURE. Bridging Cultures with food & customs.
An Adult Third Culture Kid and International Adoptee Shares how her Swedish Family Instilled a Strong Sense of Identity. 6…
4 Foods We’ve Been Crediting the Wrong Countries for Creating
Have we been giving credit to the wrong countries for authentic dishes?
Family Dinner and Customs in Different Countries – PART 2 OF 3: Kaiserslautern, Germany
In this part of my series, we will be exploring the customs that come along with family dinners as well as their importance in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Family Dinner and Customs in Different Countries – PART 1 OF 3: Malta, Italy
The Republic of Malta, a small isolated island in Southern Europe, is known for its stunning landscapes, historical structures, and traditional cuisine.
How this Chicana Learned to Embrace her Cross-Cultural Life
Ashley Wilson remembers an assembly line in her grandmother’s kitchen days before their Thanksgiving celebrations. In her cross-cultural family, it is traditional to gather together and help prepare an assortment of tamales.
Thanksgiving and its Multicultural Traditions Around the World
Let’s take a peek into how different cultures celebrate Thanksgiving around the world.
Zhaojialou: A Taste of History at Every Turn
Social scholars consider food to be a cultural pillar, in part because it is idiocentric to societies worldwide. Food has been used to mark countries and peoples for generations. It follows, that in Zhaojialou, an ancient water town in Shanghai, China, local cuisine takes top billing among the regional treasures for travelers to explore.
Birthday celebrations around the world
Almost every culture celebrates birthdays, but not one of them does it quite the same. Take the trivia quiz to…